Several state House lawmakers face primary challenges in Macomb County
Open seats tend to draw the most candidates and produce competitive races. Only one state lawmaker from
But in the
And in the
One other
It would be a surprise if any of the incumbents are defeated, partly because the coronavirus pandemic -- which has hampered fund-raising, discouraged door-to-door canvassing, and limited candidate forums -- gives officeholders even greater advantages than those they already enjoy, said
"There's just not a lot of interest in challenging incumbents right now," Melinn said. "The only way to get out and beat an incumbent is to get out and knock on doors."
Marino's Republican-leaning district includes
Revoir, 66, is backed by
But Marino is endorsed by the
A former
He said he does not want to base his campaign on bashing Marino, but he does have concerns about the lawmaker's record.
Revoir questions how Marino can describe himself as a campaign finance consultant when he has had to pay, since 2018, five fines totaling
He said he is also concerned about media reports that said Marino did not make himself available to testify as a witness at the 2019 federal bribery trial of state Rep.
"If you've done nothing wrong, or suspect, why not come out and testify?" Revoir asked. "It just doesn't look good."
Marino was not available for an interview. He said through his campaign manager,
A former
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"Government doesn't create jobs -- local small businesses create jobs," Marino said on his website.
"However, to increase jobs and household incomes, state government must make smart policy decisions that create an economically competitive environment to ensure talent, infrastructure and resources job creators value most are available here in
On the Democratic side, music teacher
Woodman, of
"Protecting our kids is No. 1," said Woodman, 36, who is making her first run for elected office. "We also have to protect our educators."
Active with the
Democrat
Bronson, of
Bronson founded the
He touts endorsements from the
This Democratic-leaning district includes
Sowerby, the Democratic incumbent, is a former
Without financial disclosure laws and improved ethics laws such as greater restrictions on gifts from lobbyists to lawmakers, "there is no accountability" in
"We've got a lot of people who are not moving ahead in this especially now, with the pandemic," he said.
"What's important to me is being able to address some of the economic justice, social justice, racial justice and ethics issues."
Robertson, who lives in
"For too long, we have sat back waiting for our politicians to fix things -- we need better schools, more jobs, improved infrastructure and so much more," Robertson said on her campaign website.
"But we are not going to make progress towards those things until we fix what is really broken – the political system itself," Robertson said.
"This year we have the incredible opportunity to vote out the old and get new politicians in place."
On the Republican side, librarian
"I've lived in this area all my life, and we all want a better place to live," said Valerio-Nowc, 53.
Her concerns include greater accountability and transparency in state government, greater access to health insurance and improving literacy.
The other Republican,
But he said he has not been able to canvass doors because he is still recovering from recent knee surgery and does not intend to try to raise money unless he wins the primary.
"I'm pretty low-key," he said.
Residence:
Party: Democrat
Age: 30
Occupation: Runs a painting and drywall company.
Education: Bachelor's of science in biochemistry,
Family: Single, no children.
Website: www.alexbronson.com
Residence:
Party: Republican
Age: 31
Occupation: State representative; president, Campaign Finance Strategies
Education: Bachelor of Arts, MSU, in economics, public policy and political theory.
Family: Single, no children.
Website: www.repstevemarino.com
Residence:
Party: Republican
Age: 66
Occupation: Investment advisor
Education:
Family: Married, three grown children.
Website: None.
Party: Democrat
Age: 36
Occupation: Teacher
Education: Bachelor's degree,
Family: Single, no children.
Website: www.electmichellewoodman.com
Residence:
Party: Republican
Age: 33
Occupation: Mortgage consultant
Education: Bachelor's in economics,
Family: Married, one child.
Website: None.
Residence:
Party: Democrat
Age: 45
Occupation: Nursing home executive
Education: Bachelor's degree in strategic leadership,
Family: Information not available.
Website: www.votemichellerobertson.com
Residence:
Party: Democrat
Age: 63
Occupation: State representative
Education: Bachelor of Arts,
Family: Married, one son.
Website: www.billsowerby.com
Residence:
Age: 53
Occupation: President and Founder, Librarian at Large, a nonprofit that brings libraries to children who can't get to one.
Education: Bachelor's degree in English, master's of library science, both from
Family: Married, no children.
Website: None.
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